Magnitude 5.8 earthquake — Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of about 10 km. Details, shaking intensity and any tsunami information are on the USGS event page.
Explained simply
Vanuatu is a group of islands in the South Pacific, where earthquakes are common because the islands lie near the meeting point of several large sections of the Earth’s crust. Port-Olry is a town on Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu’s largest island.
The country’s islands and coastal communities can be affected by strong shaking, while undersea earthquakes may also prompt checks for a tsunami risk. The US Geological Survey records earthquake locations and measurements; local authorities assess what they mean for people and communities.